The Immigrant

The Immigrant

The Tramp arrives in New York

Directed by Charlie Chaplin

Produced by Lone Star Corporation

191724 min7.3 / 10

A slapstick silent comedy about a hapless immigrant navigating poverty and misfortune in New York with physical humor and resilient charm.

A European immigrant endures a challenging voyage only to get into trouble as soon as he arrives in New York.

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Questions people ask

  • Is The Immigrant violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Immigrant easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Is The Immigrant sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Is The Immigrant scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Does The Immigrant end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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79/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity67

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise90

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Immigrant

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Immigrant

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Immigrant, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Immigrant, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Immigrant, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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